If it's happening in Athens, it's happening on @OUScanner. Live tweeting breaking news, critical incidents, and crazy happenings in Athens City via Police/Fire

Joined November 2013
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28 Dec 2019
Some of the events I covered while in Athens. Came across these newspapers I saved while doing some cleaning. Miss you Athens!
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Athens departments have been doing a lot of community events and opening dialogue, we need this to become commonplace across the nation.
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That's why a dialogue needs to be opened between those who experience these negative interactions and the police and broader community.
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Regardless if YOU believe minorities experience racism in their interactions with police, the fact that THEY feel they are is what matters
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If you see a cop patrolling your neighborhood, or walking down the street, be sure to take just a minute out of your day, and say thanks!
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Into the building full of smoke to get people out. When shots were fired at Halloween and people ran, officers ran towards them. 2/3
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We sometimes forget how much our friends in blue put on the line everyday. When Union Street when up in flames I heard officers rushing 1/3
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APD is investigating a shooting at River Park Towers. We do not believe this incident represents a threat to the campus at this time.
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Please help identify this suspect in a theft case - call 740-593-1911 and ask for Ofc. Valentine.
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If you recognize this man, DO NOT post publicly. Call the Athens Police Department at 740.592.3313. x.com/cityofathensoh/status/…

DNA composite poster of our suspect in the Predator Sexual Assault Case. Please call the APD at 740-592-3313.
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Read the Chief's message providing an update on this week's incident @ohiou. us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u…

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Male dog found at the top of west state by the cemetery. @OUCrushes @OU_Confessions @OUScanner @ohiou
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Hey Athens! Miss you!
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A message from the Chief about the @CityofAthensOH police announcement of a 3rd rape connected to the same suspect. us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u…

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.@oupolice Ofc. Frith trained @OUSouthern on ALiCE today. Check it out in Athens on Monday, 6 pm, in 242 Baker.
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Highly recommend attending this in light of recent events. Great program, whose info I hope you never have to use. x.com/oupolice/status/672041…

Don't miss ALiCE: Responding to Armed Intruders, 6 pm on Monday Dec. 7 in 242 Baker. See video for brief overview. youtu.be/NH1lUF8wk3M
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Fire personnel have determined Irvine Hall is safe. Building will reopen at 12:01 p.m. Saturday (11/21). More at ohio.edu/alert.

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Irvine Hall remains closed while fire department team prepares to conduct an assessment. More info and updates at ohio.edu/alert

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